Patents by Inventor Lauri Kettunen

Lauri Kettunen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9679727
    Abstract: A switch assembly (1) for switching electric circuits comprises a contributory switch (3), a main switch (2), and a flexible element (4). The contributory switch (3) and the main switch (2) are connected electrically in series, the contributory switch (3) and the main switch (4) each comprise at least one movable contact and the flexible element is connected to one movable contact of the contributory switch, a first contact (5a), and one movable contact of the main switch, a second contact (6a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: ABB OY
    Inventors: Marko Takala, Jari Elomaa, Matti Kähkipuro, Veikko Puumala, Lauri Kettunen, Tommi Forsberg, Pertti Arjanne, Mikko Helminen, Mikko Vehkaperä
  • Patent number: 9526974
    Abstract: A combination of a handle and a strap of a ski pole, the strap adapted to be between a hand of a person and the handle, and the combination allowing a quick uncoupling/re-coupling of the strap with the hand from/to the pole handle. The handle includes a handle body fixed on the pole, a locking base fixed in the body, a slide movable in respect to the body and locking base, an unlock lever communicating with the slide while shifted in respect to the body; and a pin having a first end with a widening and a second end fixing the pin to the strap in a predetermined area thereof. The strap is shaped to enclose by contact and extend around a palm and a wrist and between a thumb and forefinger by tightening. The predetermined area of the strap is centrally within the strap, between the thumb and forefinger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: ONE WAY SPORT OY
    Inventors: Andreas Bennert, Lauri Kettunen, Antti Nikkola
  • Publication number: 20160136507
    Abstract: A combination of a handle and a strap of a ski pole, the strap adapted to be between a hand of a person and the handle, and the combination allowing a quick uncoupling/re-coupling of the strap with the hand from/to the pole handle. The handle includes a handle body fixed on the pole, a locking base fixed in the body, a slide movable in respect to the body and locking base, an unlock lever communicating with the slide while shifted in respect to the body; and a pin having a first end with a widening and a second end fixing the pin to the strap in a predetermined area thereof. The strap is shaped to enclose by contact and extend around a palm and a wrist and between a thumb and forefinger by tightening. The predetermined area of the strap is centrally within the strap, between the thumb and forefinger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Andreas BENNERT, Lauri KETTUNEN, Antti NIKKOLA
  • Publication number: 20150340185
    Abstract: A switch assembly (1) for switching electric circuits comprises a contributory switch (3), a main switch (2), and a flexible element (4). The contributory switch (3) and the main switch (2) are connected electrically in series, the contributory switch (3) and the main switch (4) each comprise at least one movable contact and the flexible element is connected to one movable contact of the contributory switch, a first contact (5a), and one movable contact of the main switch, a second contact (6a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Marko Takala, Jari Elomaa, Matti Kähkipuro, Veikko Puumala, Lauri Kettunen, Tommi Forsberg, Pertti Arijanne, Mikko Helminen, Mikko Vehkaperä